May So Far

Friday, May 04, 2012

I have been doing pretty good in May. I have been watching what I have been eating and I have been exercising regularly. I have also started chair marching. Whenever I sit at the computer, I do the chair marching to keep myself moving. I will say that if you do it right, you can definitely feel it in your abs. I am going by the philosophy that doing something to move is better than doing nothing.

My exercise goal for May: Get in at least 30 minutes of movement each day no matter what type of movement it is. That includes chair marching on rest days. I spend so much time at the computer that it is stupid not to do it.

I have been using portion control. If I order a sandwich, I eat half of it and take the rest home and use for a meal the next day.

My nutrition goal for May: Cut out the pizza. Continue with portion control. Continue with healthy snacks and eating at even intervals.

Weight loss goals for May: I would be happy to just lose 5 lbs. I know that probably won't happen, but it seems realistic.

My biggest goal for May is just to keep moving. Even on days like this when I don't feel well, I can certainly do the chair marching!

  

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SARALEIGHM 5/6/2012 2:40PM

These goals sound good! You're probably doing better than me on the exercise front. I seem to manage the food thing pretty well, but I just can't seem to stick with the exercise. Report Inappropriate Comment

EJOY-EVELYN 5/6/2012 12:21AM

Great goals. I'm typing and doing leg strength training to help land out team early in the AM. Have a great week. You're doing marvelous! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANJAYS-JOURNEY 5/4/2012 7:29PM

Awesome you can do it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 5/4/2012 6:55PM

I love the fact that you are chair stepping and forgive me for stealing the idea. I am doing it also since I sit in a chair all day on my days off from MIchaell and knit. Your are doing and awesome job so far. Keep it up GF. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

TXGRANDMA 5/4/2012 2:33PM

Good Luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

Makes You Wonder

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

I always wonder how people can be so miserable in their lives and blame everyone else. I have a former buyer who I hadn't heard from in months. All of a sudden she e-mails me last night about all these things I've supposedly done to her and her relationships. I didn't even acknowledge it aside from to say that I can't disclose anything she told me in confidence and the same goes for the other side.

I know this person has hurt many people. She is always looking for a scapegoat for why she is so miserable. For once, I am proud of myself that I didn't take the bate, and just let it go. I am one that will usually have a retort or an answer or fight back. Not going to do it on this one because I know she is just not worth it to me.

I could have told her some truths that I know that would have really put her in her place. Many people think of their real estate agents like hair dressers. They tell you everything on their minds. I know so much about this person that she doesn't know I know.

But, nope, I am not going there. I am better than that and she can fight her battles herself without me to blame

  

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RETURNTOTHIN 5/4/2012 4:37AM

yup,,,,, silence can be the BEST - so says Proverbs and James. That way you don't add "fuel" to the "situation"...... peace Comment edited on: 5/4/2012 4:37:55 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 5/3/2012 2:13PM

You did the right thing and you are so right by showing how strong and how to keep your opions to yourself. I am so proud of you. You rock! Report Inappropriate Comment

HYATTI1 5/3/2012 2:29AM

You said it well. I still think she affected you somewhat, but you are showing your strength by ignoring her. Joanna Report Inappropriate Comment

MJ7DM33 5/3/2012 1:05AM

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TXGRANDMA 5/2/2012 11:49PM

Good for you, Nina! Very wise decision indeed. If you said anything, it would only open a Pandora's Box! This woman has to be emotionally unstable, to say the least! Report Inappropriate Comment

Never Quit Pledge

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Today, I promise I will not quit.
I pledge that no matter, how many ups and
downs I pass through,
I will continue on my journey.
I pledge to make a NEW START today,
and forgive myself for my past,
and to stop being so critical of myself.
I pledge to take control of myself,
To Stop making excuses,
And stop blaming other people or situations.
I pledge to treat myself as I would my Best
Friend,
Because that is who I am.
I pledge to stay in the race
and to be a WINNER!

This is a pledge that i am so grateful to LYNMEINDERS for having posted on her blog....
This is something i am going to stand on....


I appreciate you all my friends.....
Blessings to you all

  

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EJOY-EVELYN 5/2/2012 10:32PM

Great pledge! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 5/2/2012 12:35AM

You go Girl, You can do this and will do this. Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

ANJAYS-JOURNEY 5/1/2012 9:50PM

awesome!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKYCPA 5/1/2012 2:22PM

What a great Pledge - you can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOLPHINFAN1334 5/1/2012 1:27PM

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND HAVE A TERRIFIC WEEK!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Fell Off This Weekend

Monday, April 30, 2012

This was not a good weekend for me. This time I went the other direction. My eating was good, but my exercise was non existent. We were busy with showings on Saturday and I think that buyer is going to write an offer on a house on Wednesday. We are going back for another showing. We started showings at 11 and, by the time we finished, it was almost 2 and we hadn't had lunch. We met the kids for lunch. I was good and had a turkey wrap w/light mayo.
Anyway, by the time we got home is was almost 4 and I was tired. So much for Saturday.

Yesterday, our showings didn't start until 5. We were going to go to the barn in the afternoon, but then she wanted to change my time until later and that would just goof up the showings. My husband also just wanted a day to veg as he never gets that. Then we got a text from the buyer who made us run out in the storms because she absolutely "had" to see the condo that night. She texted me yesterday (over two weeks later) that she had decided not to buy anything after all. That totally put us in a funk, but I am adding more rules to my showings. I will not go farther than 10 miles for one property. If people are serious, they will have a list of at least 3 they want to see.

So, no exercise yesterday. But, again, did well with my eating. We didn't get home from showings yesterday until 8:00 last night. I changed JC to tomorrow. There is no riding on Monday which would be the easiest day for me. I even told buyers that I would not take them out tomorrow as I had a previous appointment.

So, I need to get back to it! Sometimes, I think our bodies tell us what they need and when they need a break. Today, my break is over. Back to exercise! I have started doing the chair marching so when I have to sit on the computer, at least I am moving :)

  

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ENDUROVET 5/2/2012 9:47AM

OK - when your title said "Fell Off", I was afraid you were talking about JC! (that ground gets harder as we get older) But I've been slacking off myself, somewhere I have misplaced my motivation... Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

KNITTABLES 5/1/2012 3:01AM

I hate it when things gets mixed up and I think that you should have your rules in place and stick to them. You will have a better week and the weekend you will rock it for sure. Hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

TXGRANDMA 4/30/2012 11:55PM

You are so busy! Sorry your weekend got all messed up! Hope the week is better! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORIDASUN 4/30/2012 7:02PM

Wow...I feel for you being at other people's whims. There's NOTHING I hate more than to have a crowd of lookie loos show up at closing time. I'm getting to the point where I lock the door...people just can't seem to grasp the fact that you've been there ALL day long...where the heck are they during those 8 hours??? Report Inappropriate Comment

BRAVERUDE 4/30/2012 4:24PM

I need to get with the "chair-marching" program, as well! Go easy on yourself; awareness is the pathway to making necessary changes! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANJAYS-JOURNEY 4/30/2012 12:53PM

hugs!! sounds like an overwhelming weekend to me!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

What Ever Happened to Common Courtesy?

Friday, April 27, 2012

For those of you who follow my life, you know that I am a rapid response agent for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. In the past few weeks, I have been getting tons of leads. Some are panning out and others aren't. Some of the people respond when I leave them messages or e-mails and others don't.

Then I get the ones I just don't understand. I get the ones who have to see the property today or tomorrow and they can't wait. It has to be now. Another agent and I were talking about this today because I showed a listing of his last week to one of those has to be now people. She wanted to see a condo last week Wednesday. She couldn't do it any other day. I already had people for that evening so I couldn't do it. I told her I would give her back to the company and maybe someone else could take her. I got a call from her the next day insisting we take her that night. It was pouring, but we did. She had cash, loved the condo, was going to write an offer and I haven't heard from her since. I've e-mailed and texted her and I got one response. I'm busy at work.

Ok, what is it about the world Realtor? Is it synonymous with "you get no life", "you are at my beck and call"? I just had another one e-mail me about 10 minutes ago. She requested to see a condo a few days ago. The only information she put down was 11 or 12:00, but not which day. I just got the e-mail saying she wants to see it tomorrow morning. Ah sorry, but tomorrow's been taken since Monday.

Nobody screams at their doctor, lawyer or dentist when they don't get prompt service. Why do they think Realtors have no lives. It is just rude! I have also started telling buyers that they must have a pre-approval or proof of cash before we start driving all over. I spent 3 months with that couple who were never able to get pre-approved even after they told me that they were.

  

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1BEACHWALKER 4/28/2012 4:33PM

I totally get what you are saying! Some people can be so rude! You have good rules to follow for yourself (like the pre-approved one) and you can't be everywhere at the same time! But, being in any kind of customer service is a difficult stressful job! I know-have been there and I could tell you some stories about the rudest, meanest people in the world I have dealt with on the phone! That is why I got out of that business before I suffered a nervous breakdown! Try to have a nice weekend amongst the chaos, if you can! I hope you can!! Report Inappropriate Comment

IILAAD65 4/28/2012 9:18AM

Haven't people heard of appointments? I think that "they think" you aren't working much since the market is slow. That doesn't mean they get to treat you that way. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTME29 4/28/2012 12:41AM

I have to say on behalf of the "flakes" - we saw our house spur of the moment. We were already out with the realtor looking at some others, and drove by this one. We asked about it, she called the office and found out it was a brand new listing. She got the contact info, called the people, and 5 minutes later we were in the living room. It wasn't clean (cluttered, not dirty) but we appreciated seeing it in the condition it would most likely end up in anyhow. We were pre-approved, and made an offer less that 24 hours later. Closing was less than a month later. It took us almost a year and probably 6 trips out with her to find it. I'm pretty sure if we hadn't made an offer on this one she would've dumped us. Report Inappropriate Comment

JAMER123 4/28/2012 12:37AM

I understand your "writings". My DH just retired from manager of customer service position that included issues of fuel, car wash damage, general complaints as to gas prices (got ya there, didn't I?) People want everything exactly how, where, when and the why of it as they (your customers) are always right. I have a couple SIL's that are realitors and both jobs are comparable as we would sit and talk. I certainly hope you set the ground rules for your services before getting involved, if you can!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUVMYCRAZYKIDS 4/28/2012 12:00AM

People can be sooooo rude! I know, as a seller who had my house on the market a couple of years ago, with 3 children and lots of activity, it takes a minute to pull your house together. We had a couple of agents call us and ask to see the house in FIFTEEN MINUTES. They were those "We are in the area / neighborhood" types of calls. That is just completely RUDE. I was very ANAL about my house showing CLEAN and with three kids and all of their stuff...it sometimes can't be pulled together in 15 minutes. Later in the day, maybe....24 hours, yes...NOT 15 minutes!! So, it got to the point where I just said NO to those kinds of requests. I started to figure, if they are really that interested in seeing it, they will make an appt. Chances are they are just strolling around the neighborhood "kicking tires" so to speak. The same respect should go to you as well. You work in a tough industry!! Hopefully people will start having a little more common courtesy and respect! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRAZYDOGLADYBO 4/27/2012 11:50PM

I totally agree with pre-approval! I am sorry that you are getting the "now" people, makes life very frustrating. Report Inappropriate Comment

LILYDOG11 4/27/2012 9:33PM

People are too demanding when the have the upper hand, And that is the business I mean. Sorry :( Report Inappropriate Comment

TXGRANDMA 4/27/2012 9:27PM

Oh, my gosh! I had no idea that your life was like this! The stress on you is horrendous, always "being on call". Evidently there are no limits on rudeness by the general public. I applaud your prerequisite for approval of cash or loan amount, to be sure that people are qualified to buy before you take them out and show them every other place in town! So sorry, I know it is not likely to get too much better soon. I have only once been in the buying position, and the realtor told ME when they could show the property. It was fine with me, I thought it was the way to do it..........I realized that they, too, need to have a private life! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANJAYS-JOURNEY 4/27/2012 9:09PM

That is so sad and rude being a seller I know exactly what you mean, when we are in the buying position, I will respond back if we don't want it, or if something cropped up, our realtor loves us, because we are so communicative!! Sorry that people are so rude!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LILLI56 4/27/2012 7:53PM

I am so sorry, I had a friend that sold real estate. It was before cell phones and he would transfer his phone to our house if they were coming for lunch. It just amazed me how many people would want him to stop what he was doing (eating lunch with his family and ours) and go show a house. Sometimes he would forget to switch his phone back and it was just crazy. Report Inappropriate Comment